Beginning again in January 2026, on the third Saturday of each month, we are inviting community members to present programs or projects in their fields of study. These programs or projects should be family-friendly (though they may focus on a specific age range) and should focus on either science or art.
STEAM Saturdays are from 10:00-12:00 at Kaleidoscope Hancock (417 Quincy) and include simultaneous programs: art is in our Indigo classroom. and science is in our Thistle classroom. Families may move freely between the classrooms.
Kaleidoscope are available to assist, and provide supplemental and complementary activities so that all family members can be engaged in age-appropriate projects.
This event is free to anyone in the community, with optional donations to Kaleidoscope.
All scheduled STEAM Saturdays are complete. Stay tuned for 2026 dates! Planning is underway.
2025 STEAM Saturdays were supported by a grant from the Keweenaw Community Foundation.
Catherine Hiltunen is the owner of Magic Kiln Studio in Hancock. Before opening the Magic Kiln, Catherine was an elementary school teacher in Texas. She has worked in the community for over 8 years providing a place where families can be creative. She has also coordinated with Great Explorations after school, summer programs to bring art projects to the schools, and has offered workshops and art classes through her studio.
A hair stylist turned homeschool teacher, Mallory began homeschooling her four children in 2020. Mallory has lived in the UP since 2011. She likes to get creative with sewing, crocheting, and crafts. In her free time, you can also find her hanging out with her family and their dogs or working in her garden. Mallory brings her love of helping others, playing office, and multitasking to keep Kaleidoscope Hancock running at its best.
If you would like to apply to provide progamming in your area of expertise, please fill out this form.